The Hungry AI

I’m quite fascinated and frankly, afraid to learn

The amount of electricity that artificial intelligence burns..

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Training large language models, and running queries on AI platforms

Are energy-intensive to a mind-boggling level, AI performs

Like a gas-guzzling vehicle that is fuel-inefficient

Does the rapid use of AI portend an energy crisis imminent?

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I learnt that a simple query on ChatGPT

Equals running an LED lightbulb for two minutes, evidently

The carbon footprint of ChatGPT is increased by nighttime use

Therefore daytime interaction with AI I want to choose

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As AI prepares to take centerstage in coming years

Its disproportionate effect on climate change I fear

I hope there are ongoing efforts to decrease

The climate liability of AI as its influence continues to increase

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